--- title: "Dental Assistant Jobs in Nashville, TN | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/nashville-tn" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" --- Dental Assistant market brief · Nashville, TN # Dental Assistant Jobs in Nashville, TN 55 dental assistant openings are live in the Nashville, TN area from 18 employers, led by Aspen Dental, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, and PDS Health. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520–$43,680 a year (median $41,600), from the 64% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Oct 13, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Nashville%2C+TN)[Browse all Dental Assistant markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 55 : Live dental assistant openings currently tracked in the Nashville market. **Companies hiring** : 18 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,600 : 64% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/dental-assistant/locations/nashville-tn/entry-level)11 jobs Lead+1 jobs Level coverage is 22%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 55 Hiring employers 18 Salary coverage 64% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 37 8 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 5 3 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,520 P50 $41,600 P75 $43,680 P90 $52,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live dental assistant listings in Nashville - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Nashville%2C+TN)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare dental assistant opportunities in Nashville, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 55 live roles tracked in this market. - 18 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Oct 13, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Nashville%2C+TN)[Compare other markets](/jobs/dental-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Dental Assistant in Nashville Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 55 dental assistant openings across 18 employers establish the current Nashville opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Aspen Dental is one of the most active visible employers, with 10 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Nashville market view into active employers and representative dental assistant openings Employer activity · 18 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Aspen Dental logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.aspendental.com%2Fus%2FACTUAL_LOGO_IMAGE_URL) Aspen DentalStartups & growing teams10Open roles](/company/aspen-dental) 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCStartups & growing teams8Open roles [![PDS Health logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pdshealth.com%2Fcontent%2Fdam%2Fweb-production%2Fpds-health%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon-180x180.png&sig=agMhsJ6IsEbNIlZRjknFMbrQNoVmnrVpN6NtvoT9rls) PDS HealthStartups & growing teams8Open roles](/company/pds-health) Midwest DentalStartups & growing teams5Open roles rockdentalbrandsEmployer profile4Open roles [![360care logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2F360care.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F03%2Ffavicon-1.png&sig=RIzUsSRzCeLeaGBjvONoLa1z-cT7q5g1cgxjdL50EfI) 360careEstablished employers3Open roles](/company/360care)[![IMCS Group logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimcs-group.com%2Fwp-content%2Fthemes%2Fimcs%2Ffavicons%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=6odM9_QGQFc-fh4cpMICoxJW7QAl1CdMsFSyMTlMfL0) IMCS GroupTop of market2Open roles](/company/imcs-d8ace529) sgadentalEmployer profile2Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 55 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Expanded Functions Dental AssistantLive roleUNAVAILABLEMurfreesboro, Tennessee$64,480](/job/expanded-functions-dental-assistant-at-unavailable-23200e97-fe2b-5c09-9196-4eb0b337f94a)[Registered Dental AssistantLive roleUNAVAILABLEMurfreesboro, Tennessee$39,520](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-unavailable-4b89f35c-3f05-511a-b073-563a1bedc30a)[Dental AssistantLive rolePDS HealthNashville, Tennessee$36,400Posted Oct 7, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-pds-health-38c7bb24-51ab-57cd-bf7f-a6c990e3870e)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalDickson, Tennessee$37,440Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-48fed07a-c62b-5784-8d40-fbf7c19bd2e7)[Dental AssistantLive roleAspen DentalMurfreesboro, Tennessee$39,520Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-57a923dc-4a9d-5095-8fd9-81b511ef95be)[Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCDickson, Tennessee$37,440Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-ce7d2910-c788-5f4e-9f92-07284d5597f9)[Dental AssistantLive role0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLCMurfreesboro, Tennessee$39,520Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-at-0036-aspen-dental-associates-of-hudson-valley-pllc-d9874c46-2f44-5dac-8615-60b757a5b39e)[Dental Assistant (with RDA)Live roleMidwest DentalMurfreesboro, Tennessee$37,440Posted Oct 5, 2026](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-63f92f0e-2e9e-5881-a2c3-48345fab5c98) #### More dental assistant openings in Nashville - [Registered Dental Assistant · Town Center Family Dental - Linden](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-town-center-family-dental-linden-e8d827f4-3439-5523-b511-cfca99798367) - [Dental Assistant · Refresh Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-refresh-dental-d85423d4-879f-5c2a-9792-d787eed57482) - [Registered Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-pds-health-f908b34a-0c1d-5d63-9a54-45ded100ce69) - [Dental Assistant - Nashville Aesthetic Dentistry · sgadental](/job/dental-assistant-nashville-aesthetic-dentistry-at-sgadental-579fb100-15e3-5c38-a4ca-08b7b9b0e9d8) - [Dental Assistant - Elite Dentistry · sgadental](/job/dental-assistant-elite-dentistry-at-sgadental-170b2cac-12ab-5e46-ae73-0bc4214cf4cf) - [Experienced Dental Assistant · PDS Health](/job/experienced-dental-assistant-at-pds-health-6cfb9652-ddaf-56a3-bfd9-f718e4b45c67) - [Dental Assistant (with RDA) · Midwest Dental](/job/dental-assistant-with-rda-at-midwest-dental-791dfd23-3bac-53d0-9493-576229858054) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-6f260799-07ed-5d4e-816b-ee427023dc4e) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-e1101d4d-6be7-5cef-b81b-96e4552e10b8) - [Dental Assistant · Aspen Dental](/job/dental-assistant-at-aspen-dental-b2cd7c56-340b-51d3-86ba-ba58c55cae26) - [Dental Assistant - Dr. Edward Perdue Pediatric Dentistry · rockdentalbrands](/job/dental-assistant-dr-edward-perdue-pediatric-dentistry-at-9a213ad8-c5bc-55af-ab90-bda0bd2cd2d6) - [Mobile Dental Assistant · 360care](/job/mobile-dental-assistant-at-360care-99bd9279-447e-5eda-822a-4a86451ceeec) - [Dental Assistant · Vanderbilt University Medical Center](/job/dental-assistant-at-vanderbilt-university-medical-center-e9f8f841-f960-596b-8b4b-b8e04ac1cf25) - [Dental Assistant - General Application - All Locations · SGA Dental Partners](/job/dental-assistant-general-application-all-locations-at-sga-dental-2f34042f-24bd-549c-84b1-8de6173660c6) - [Registered Dental Assistant at Just 4 Kids Teeth · Specialty Dental Brands](/job/registered-dental-assistant-at-just-4-kids-teeth-at-specialty-dental-f084ff64-44d1-5651-8d9c-f53f6fec44cb) - [Dental Assistant · Division of Community Health Services (CHS)](/job/dental-assistant-at-division-of-community-health-services-chs-f29d368a-e0e7-5c1d-bc35-797d4ac5fe08) [Explore all 55 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Dental+Assistant+jobs+in+Nashville%2C+TN) ## Dental Assistant jobs in Nashville: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many dental assistant jobs are open in Nashville? Metaintro tracks 55 live dental assistant openings from 18 employers in the Nashville, TN area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do dental assistant jobs in Nashville pay? The median posted salary is $41,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520 to $43,680. Based on the 64% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for dental assistant jobs in Nashville? Aspen Dental, 0036 Aspen Dental Associates of Hudson Valley, PLLC, PDS Health, and Midwest Dental have the most open dental assistant roles here right now, out of 18 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Dental Assistant demand around Nashville. 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